Health

The Health category provides thorough coverage of medical innovations, wellness trends, and public health policies that shape our well-being. In-depth features and expert analysis examine breakthroughs in treatments, healthcare systems, and preventive care strategies, empowering readers with knowledge to enhance their quality of life.

Gaza’s Health System in Ruins: Long-Term Consequences Threaten Palestinian Lives

Over nearly two years, Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure has been devastated, leading to a prolonged humanitarian crisis that may result in countless deaths due to lack of medical care and essential services.

Par Nadia Hassan • 30 Jul 2025 • 4 MIN

Medical staff conducting surgery under battery-powered lighting amid power outages at Shifa Hospital, Gaza City, July 4.

Essential Guide to Medical Insurance for International Travelers

For Americans venturing abroad, securing medical travel insurance is crucial, as most domestic health plans do not cover international emergencies.

Par Samantha Green • 3 MIN

Is Your Chronic Tardiness Linked to Your 'Time Personality'?

Experts explain how individual differences in relating to time—whether rigid or flexible—shape punctuality habits and influence everyday interactions.

Par Nadia Hassan • 6 MIN

Hanin Barghouth with her three-month-old daughter, Salam, at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza. At birth, Salam weighed approximately 6.6 pounds; three months later, she weighs only 8.8 pounds — significantly underweight by at least three pounds.

Severe Food Shortages Plague Gaza Hospitals Amid Aid Blockade

Gaza’s hospitals face a dire crisis as food scarcity intensifies due to prolonged aid restrictions. Medical staff and patients alike suffer from severe malnutrition, with critical shortages of baby formula and nutritional supplies.

Par Sofia Alvarez • 3 MIN

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Demonstrators rally against the closure of the Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

California Medical Centers Curtail Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth Amid Federal Pressure

Two leading Californian clinics have reduced gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors, citing federal government influence, unsettling a state known for its supportive stance.

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The Many Ways We Navigate Grief and Keep Loved Ones Close

From a favorite treat to shared TV shows, memories triggered by everyday moments help keep the presence of lost loved ones alive.

3 MIN

The annual Space-Out Competition in South Korea highlights the value of zoning out in a fast-paced society.

Attempting to Master the Art of Doing Nothing in Seoul's Unique Competition

I spent 90 minutes striving to clear my mind and slow my heartbeat in a contest designed to celebrate stillness and mental calm. The experience proved far more challenging and unusual than anticipated.

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Martin County’s sole hospital has remained closed for two years despite ongoing maintenance efforts.

North Carolina Faces Medicaid Funding Cuts Threatening Rural Hospital Reopening

New federal budget cuts to Medicaid imperil the reopening of Martin County’s only hospital and jeopardize health coverage for thousands of residents across North Carolina.

3 MIN

Young women engage in a conversation about reproductive health rights in a village in Sierra Leone.

Empowering All Girls: The True Meaning of Freedom

In Sierra Leone and Liberia, many girls face harsh obstacles to education and bodily autonomy, revealing the urgent need for global feminist solidarity that addresses their struggles.

3 MIN

Alcohol Consumption Poses Increasing Health Risks with Age

Even moderate or occasional drinking can present serious health challenges for older adults due to physiological changes and medication interactions.

4 MIN

Mikayla Raines in 2025, expressing her deep understanding of animals’ cautious nature around strangers.

Animal Advocate Mikayla Raines Passes Away at 30

Mikayla Raines, founder of Save a Fox Rescue and a social media influencer known for championing fox welfare, died at her home in Minnesota. Her nonprofit saved numerous foxes from fur farms and neglect.

3 MIN

Simple Daily Joys: How Small Moments Can Lift Your Spirits

Discover how brief, everyday experiences can enhance your mood and build lasting emotional resilience.

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Gaza’s Health System in Ruins: Long-Term Consequences Threaten Palestinian Lives

Essential Guide to Medical Insurance for International Travelers

Is Your Chronic Tardiness Linked to Your 'Time Personality'?

Severe Food Shortages Plague Gaza Hospitals Amid Aid Blockade

More in This Category

California Medical Centers Curtail Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth Amid Federal Pressure

The Many Ways We Navigate Grief and Keep Loved Ones Close

Attempting to Master the Art of Doing Nothing in Seoul's Unique Competition

North Carolina Faces Medicaid Funding Cuts Threatening Rural Hospital Reopening

Empowering All Girls: The True Meaning of Freedom

Alcohol Consumption Poses Increasing Health Risks with Age

Animal Advocate Mikayla Raines Passes Away at 30

Simple Daily Joys: How Small Moments Can Lift Your Spirits

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Gaza’s Health System in Ruins: Long-Term Consequences Threaten Palestinian Lives

Essential Guide to Medical Insurance for International Travelers

Is Your Chronic Tardiness Linked to Your 'Time Personality'?

Severe Food Shortages Plague Gaza Hospitals Amid Aid Blockade

California Medical Centers Curtail Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth Amid Federal Pressure